St Joseph's Hospice

HR Administrator

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Job summary

The HR department is a small dynamic and close-knit team focussed on continuous improvement. This year will be an exciting year of innovation and transformation, which will see new processes and practices implemented to respond to the changing needs of the Hospice. The HR Administrator will be responsible for the transition of all files to e file and portal records acutely.

Main duties of the job

Main areas of accountability would be to manage and implement the Hospices file management protocol in line with GDPR and work with the team to continuously review and improve the filing process.

About us

St Joseph's Hospice was founded in 1905 by the Religious Sisters of Charity and as such it has a rich, Catholic heritage which informs our work today: to support and welcome those in need, from all different cultures, religions and backgrounds. We provide high quality specialist palliative care for patients with cancer and other life-threatening conditions across East and North London. We have a large team of clinical staff who work across community, in-patient and out-patient services delivering individualised, responsive and holistic support to patients and their families/carers.

Details

Date posted

25 January 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£25,152.17 to £28,210.34 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

VP4B4059D6

Job locations

Hackney

E84SA


Job description

Job responsibilities

Job title: HR Administrator

Responsible to: HR Services Manager

Responsible for: No one, however an ability to manage your time and projects effectively is required as is close cooperative working with the HR team.

Basic function

To assist in the ongoing development and provision of an effective and efficient Operational HR service as part of the HR Department ensuring a high standard of file management by ensuring all personnel files are e filed and uploaded to the St Josephs Hospices HRIS accurately. To work with the HR Team in the execution of their people duties by providing accurate e files and portal records.

Organisational context

St Josephs Hospice was founded in 1905 by the Religious Sisters of Charity who retain an interest in the oversight of the Hospice. The Hospice is working to achieve Vision 2024, which has five key strands: patients, enterprise, estates, funding and fundraising, and human resources. The Hospice seeks to be an outstanding provider of palliative and end of life care. Each employee is critical to delivering and maintain those standards in accordance with the Hospices core values.

Discretion to act

The post holder is free to act in the execution of their duties referring to the line manager for instruction, advice and guidance and referring matters that are outside the remit of the role to the line manager or the department director.

Scale and impact

Management responsibility for no direct reports and no indirect reports

Budget £ N/A however careful stewardship of the Hospices resources is required

Principle Accountabilities

All principle accountabilities are to be delivered within laid down response timescales

1. Service Delivery

1.1. To build effective working relationships with people across the hospice.

1.2. Contribute to effective file management by undertaking filing alongside the HR Team.

1.3. Supporting the HR team in all areas of HR delivery.

1.4. To work alongside the HR Team for ensuring integrity of the HR systems.

1.5. To support the audit process ensuring we are always compliant with the CQC standards.

2. File Management

2.1. Transfer all hard copy personnel files to e files and upload them to the portal.

2.2. Ensure all e files and portal records accurately reflect the employee lifecycle including on boarding, changes and the leavers process.

2.3. To ensure all personnel filing is kept up-to-date and filed accurately in line with the hospices file management procedures and GDPR.

2.4. Escalate any complicated files to the HR team member responsible for the related department and work together to tackle it.

3. HR Systems / Data Administration

3.1. To contribute to the development and maintenance of the HR Portal by ensuring information is updated in accordance with stated deadlines.

3.2. To support the HR Assistant to manage, administer and report on the professional registration and DBS renewal process to ensure compliance does not drop below 100%.

3.3. Contribute to the development and maintenance of the HR Portal and Deputy Rota management system by ensuring information is updated in a timely manner.

3.4. Assist with setting up new starters, changes and leavers on the portal. Ensuring all historic entries are accurate.

3.5. Process routine HR communication e.g. maternity, probationary, change, increment and leaver letters.

4. Personal development

4.1. Identify your own learning and development needs in order to meet the key requirements of the post.

4.2. Take responsibility for linking your own development needs with the Hospice appraisal and objective setting process.

4.3. Take responsibility for your own continuing development by undertaking specific areas of work/projects to develop new skills.

4.4. Take responsibility for your own professional development, including keeping up-to-date with relevant professional and other developments in HR at local and national levels.

4.5. Engage in supervision to support your personal and professional development.

5. Equality, diversity and inclusion

5.1 Comply with and promote St Josephs Hospice Equal Opportunity Policy and avoid any behaviour, which discriminates against colleagues, potential employees, patients/clients or their families on the grounds of sex, marital status, race, age, belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion, disability, creed, class, gender, sexual orientation.

6. Mission & core values

6.1 All Hospice staff are expected to work in line with St Josephs Mission & Core Values as these precepts act as a value base which directly influence how all work activities are undertaken. The ethos of the Hospice should be apparent in the behaviours and attitudes of all employees as the work they undertake, whether it is direct or indirect, care is ultimately for the benefit of patients. The Mission and Core Values are an integral part of all job descriptions, the probationary period and performance and development reviews. (Full details attached).

7. Environment and sustainability

Comply with and promote the Hospices environmental policies, which stem from our core values. Promote environmentally sustainable practice and development and avoid any behaviour, which undermines environmentally sustainable practice and development throughout the Hospice services and departments.

8. Health, safety and welfare

Ensure a safe working environment and be aware of responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act, taking appropriate action in the event of an accident to patients, staff, self or any other person in the work area.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job title: HR Administrator

Responsible to: HR Services Manager

Responsible for: No one, however an ability to manage your time and projects effectively is required as is close cooperative working with the HR team.

Basic function

To assist in the ongoing development and provision of an effective and efficient Operational HR service as part of the HR Department ensuring a high standard of file management by ensuring all personnel files are e filed and uploaded to the St Josephs Hospices HRIS accurately. To work with the HR Team in the execution of their people duties by providing accurate e files and portal records.

Organisational context

St Josephs Hospice was founded in 1905 by the Religious Sisters of Charity who retain an interest in the oversight of the Hospice. The Hospice is working to achieve Vision 2024, which has five key strands: patients, enterprise, estates, funding and fundraising, and human resources. The Hospice seeks to be an outstanding provider of palliative and end of life care. Each employee is critical to delivering and maintain those standards in accordance with the Hospices core values.

Discretion to act

The post holder is free to act in the execution of their duties referring to the line manager for instruction, advice and guidance and referring matters that are outside the remit of the role to the line manager or the department director.

Scale and impact

Management responsibility for no direct reports and no indirect reports

Budget £ N/A however careful stewardship of the Hospices resources is required

Principle Accountabilities

All principle accountabilities are to be delivered within laid down response timescales

1. Service Delivery

1.1. To build effective working relationships with people across the hospice.

1.2. Contribute to effective file management by undertaking filing alongside the HR Team.

1.3. Supporting the HR team in all areas of HR delivery.

1.4. To work alongside the HR Team for ensuring integrity of the HR systems.

1.5. To support the audit process ensuring we are always compliant with the CQC standards.

2. File Management

2.1. Transfer all hard copy personnel files to e files and upload them to the portal.

2.2. Ensure all e files and portal records accurately reflect the employee lifecycle including on boarding, changes and the leavers process.

2.3. To ensure all personnel filing is kept up-to-date and filed accurately in line with the hospices file management procedures and GDPR.

2.4. Escalate any complicated files to the HR team member responsible for the related department and work together to tackle it.

3. HR Systems / Data Administration

3.1. To contribute to the development and maintenance of the HR Portal by ensuring information is updated in accordance with stated deadlines.

3.2. To support the HR Assistant to manage, administer and report on the professional registration and DBS renewal process to ensure compliance does not drop below 100%.

3.3. Contribute to the development and maintenance of the HR Portal and Deputy Rota management system by ensuring information is updated in a timely manner.

3.4. Assist with setting up new starters, changes and leavers on the portal. Ensuring all historic entries are accurate.

3.5. Process routine HR communication e.g. maternity, probationary, change, increment and leaver letters.

4. Personal development

4.1. Identify your own learning and development needs in order to meet the key requirements of the post.

4.2. Take responsibility for linking your own development needs with the Hospice appraisal and objective setting process.

4.3. Take responsibility for your own continuing development by undertaking specific areas of work/projects to develop new skills.

4.4. Take responsibility for your own professional development, including keeping up-to-date with relevant professional and other developments in HR at local and national levels.

4.5. Engage in supervision to support your personal and professional development.

5. Equality, diversity and inclusion

5.1 Comply with and promote St Josephs Hospice Equal Opportunity Policy and avoid any behaviour, which discriminates against colleagues, potential employees, patients/clients or their families on the grounds of sex, marital status, race, age, belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion, disability, creed, class, gender, sexual orientation.

6. Mission & core values

6.1 All Hospice staff are expected to work in line with St Josephs Mission & Core Values as these precepts act as a value base which directly influence how all work activities are undertaken. The ethos of the Hospice should be apparent in the behaviours and attitudes of all employees as the work they undertake, whether it is direct or indirect, care is ultimately for the benefit of patients. The Mission and Core Values are an integral part of all job descriptions, the probationary period and performance and development reviews. (Full details attached).

7. Environment and sustainability

Comply with and promote the Hospices environmental policies, which stem from our core values. Promote environmentally sustainable practice and development and avoid any behaviour, which undermines environmentally sustainable practice and development throughout the Hospice services and departments.

8. Health, safety and welfare

Ensure a safe working environment and be aware of responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act, taking appropriate action in the event of an accident to patients, staff, self or any other person in the work area.

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

St Joseph's Hospice

Address

Hackney

E84SA


Employer's website

https://www.stjh.org.uk/about-us/our-history/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIx-6rn76G9gIVQYBQBh0ftgaxEAAYASAAEgLITPD_BwE (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

St Joseph's Hospice

Address

Hackney

E84SA


Employer's website

https://www.stjh.org.uk/about-us/our-history/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIx-6rn76G9gIVQYBQBh0ftgaxEAAYASAAEgLITPD_BwE (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruiter

Lydia De Cesare

VP4B4059D6.1286@vacancyposter.com

02085256000

Details

Date posted

25 January 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£25,152.17 to £28,210.34 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

VP4B4059D6

Job locations

Hackney

E84SA


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